Clean Up! Clean Up! Everybody Everywhere
Clean Up! I walked into my 18 year old son’s room the other day, and after tripping over his football gear and laundry, I said, “How can you study and...
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Plan Early for Your Child’s Long-Term Security
Long-Term Security The vast majority of my clients who have children with special needs share the same goal: that they will outlive their children. The thought of leaving their loved...
Relationship Rescue: My Daughter is Talking About Marriage
My daughter is a 19 year old with Down syndrome (DS. She has been dating a 21 year old man with DS. Any advice about dating and marriage?
Lifelong Resolution
Weight loss is one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions. Most people tend to have a long list of things they would like to change, but never make it a priority, until now
Do Not Resuscitate (DNR)
A DNR order is a physician’s written order instructing healthcare providers not to attempt CPR in case of cardiac or respiratory arrest…
What to Make of Portions and Serving Sizes?
Portions differ for all ages. The trick is learning how much to serve
Relationship Rescue: Aging out of School
“Aging out of school and where do we go from here”? This is one of the most difficult decisions for a “special needs” parent to be in
What Is It REALLY Like to Have Nurses in Your Home?
Private Duty Nursing it really is a double-edged sword.
Relationship Rescue: Holiday’s Maintaining Balance & Fun
Maintaining some sense of decorum around the holidays with special needs children, while still managing to have fun
Advice on getting your child with special needs a phone
Parents weigh in on a phone for their special needs child? Real Parents Sharing Their Experiences and Advice Please be advised that the information that is shared on this page...
